8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sharp Objects (2018)
Sharp Objects (2018)
Overview
Reporter Camille Preaker confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Reporter Camille Preaker confronts the psychological demons from her past when she returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series primarily explores themes of psychological trauma, intergenerational abuse, and mental health within a dysfunctional family, without explicitly promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology or offering a political solution to the presented problems.
The casting of 'Sharp Objects' primarily features traditional representation without explicit DEI-driven race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on psychological drama and trauma within a specific community, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays a specific, conservative, and judgmental form of Christianity as deeply intertwined with the town's oppressive atmosphere, hypocrisy, and the psychological dysfunction of its characters. The narrative uses this religious backdrop to highlight the darkness and abuse hidden beneath a veneer of piety, offering no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal. The piety of characters like Adora is presented ironically, masking severe psychological issues.
The film "Sharp Objects" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a journalist investigating murders in her hometown and confronting her own past trauma and dysfunctional family dynamics, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The film 'Sharp Objects' does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a journalist investigating murders in her hometown and confronting her personal trauma, without incorporating any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 2018 series "Sharp Objects" is an adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel. All major characters, including Camille Preaker, Adora Crellin, and Detective Richard Willis, maintain the same gender as established in the original source material.
Sharp Objects is an adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel. The main characters, including Camille Preaker, Adora Crellin, and Amma Crellin, are consistently portrayed by white actors, aligning with their established race in the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.7
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9.2
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